Improving Equine Joint Health Through Nutrition
Madeline Boast, MSc
August 8, 2024
Two experts explain how you can improve your horse’s joint health through nutrition and how to choose high-quality joint supplements.
Two experts explain how you can improve your horse’s joint health through nutrition and how to choose high-quality joint supplements.
With so many supplements to choose from, it’s important to know what options are effective. Here’s a look at supplement ingredients that are backed by science.
Dr. Howland Mansfield explains the pros and cons of these two common treatments for osteoarthritis in horses.
Dr. Steve Adair describes exercises that could help relieve discomfort and stiffness caused by equine osteoarthritis.
Dr. Steve Adair describes the common signs of pain and discomfort you should look for in horses with osteoarthritis, such as decreased performance and stiffness.
Drs. Howland Mansfield and Steve Adair explain how owners can keep horses with neck arthritis comfortable in light work.
Veterinarians have a number of methods at their disposal for treating and managing equine osteoarthritis. Learn about the different therapies and how they work.
Two experts answer your questions about equine osteoarthritis, the No. 1 cause of poor performance in horses. Sponsored by American Regent Animal Health.
Can supplements improve a senior horse’s joint health once he has started showing signs of stiffness? One expert weighs in.
Equine osteoarthritis often develops subtly and is a common result of aging. Learn how a horse’s joints inevitably wear with age and how to keep him comfortable.
Maintain an exercise regimen, address your horse’s weight, and explore medication options to help keep your senior horse sound. 3 Penn Vet experts explain why.
Proper nutrition can make or break joint health. Here’s what you should know.
Equine practitioners explain how they use orthobiologics to treat common causes of equine lameness.
Mesenchymal stem cells might improve the prognosis for horses with suspensory ligament injuries previously associated with negative outcomes.
Researchers believe this approach is safe for use in healthy equine joints and might be beneficial for treating osteoarthritis in horses.
Data show frequent use of this OA treatment over time could be harmful in horses.
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